Players: I have started a second account
@OHSFBRecruiting
If you have any interest in playing after high school, give it a follow. I will retweet your highlights and visits, provide college camp and recruiting info, and help connect you to college coaches.
Players: Today was unfortunate, but should serve as an important lesson. We cannot control the actions of others. However, we CAN control OUR own actions and responses. Continue to represent yourself, your family, and your school and community with class, dignity and respect.
Shutting down school was a gut punch today. Our best work doesn’t come through computer communication. An hour after the announcement, I got this. Reminds me of what we are missing out on. Teared up a little, but tomorrow we’ll get back to trying to make a difference
#NeverGiveIn
Congrats to Jason Williamson! Named Gatorade Minnesota Player if the Year for the second straight season!!! He joins Michael Floyd as the only other player to win the award twice.
I cannot tell you how proud I am to announce that Jason Williamson has been named 2017 Gatorade Circle of Champions Minnesota Player of the Year. Congratulations kid!!!!!!!!!!
Please join me in congratulating Coach Doug Wanous—Named Minnesota’s 2020 Assistant Coach of the Year! A passionate English Teacher and a tremendous family man, Coach Wanous is a true model of what it means to be a WINNER, both on and off the field. Congrats Coach, well deserved!
Non-Partison Tweet here...
@GovTimWalz
was a tremendous Football Coach at
@mwscarletfb
but...
He’s a better Governor. The man has been unbelievable this week under very trying circumstances.
#Leadership
When we won it in 2013,
@JerryKill30
called to wish us congrats (class act). When our conversation was done, he said "Coach, things like this don't happen every year. If someone invites you to a parade, you don't say no!"
#goodadvice
Thanks Owatonna for all your support!!!
We pride ourselves on putting the VERY BEST safety equipment on our kids. This Vicis helmet is rated
#1
by a large margin in the latest NFL tests. Is Owatonna going to find a way? You can bet your sweet bippy we are...
All competitors have been here before. No choice but to lift your chin up, shake hands, and resolve to get better for the next battle. No defeat is final. We’ll meet again.
12 months after a torn ACL. 12 months of grit and determination. Noelds embraced the adversity and loved the comeback. Could not be happier for the kid!
Gut punch losing Jim Herzog yesterday. Hired me to teach Bio in 89, coach baseball in 96, and coach football in 96. I was young and dumb, but he never lost faith in me. I’ll miss the handwritten notes and the locker room visits after a big win or a tough loss. Forever grateful…
Received great news this AM. High School buddy and FB teammate came off the ventilator, discharged from ICU and is recuperating at home. Thanks to all medical practitioners for everything you are doing 🙏
I love this building. I have spent the last 30 years teaching and coaching kids in it and have nothing but fond memories. But all good things must come to an end. It is time for a new space to do this important work. It’s not about Football. We’ll be fine. It about ALL our kids!!
Kinda cool...
5th most popular Football Program in Minnesota according to MaxPreps:
1. Eden Prairie
2. Elk River
3. Blaine
4. Lakeville North
5. Owatonna
Lost Dad 20 years ago today. A couple throwbacks: First job coaching on his JM staff in 87. Became the only father and son to beat the Metro as Outstate Head Coaches in the All Star Game-1994 and 2000. Greatest guy I’ve ever met. Try to make him proud everyday. Miss ya Snuf
A GREAT day for Owatonna. A big THANK YOU! to Jeff Elstad, Mark Sebring, Jeff Fetters, Peng Olson, Bob Wottreng, Matt Kottke, Bob Rinaldi and the rest of Vote Yes Committee, and the countless volunteers who made calls and knocked on doors. Never flinched.
All competitors have been here before. No choice but to lift your chin up, shake hands, and resolve to get better for the next battle. No defeat is final. We’ll meet again.
Today is a tipping point for our community. Do we choose to be a vibrant, growing community or do we choose stagnation? The choice is yours. I choose progress and choose to stand with those who see a bright future for our kids and the entire Owatonna community.
Proud to announce that Owatonna Football has been named an Academic All State Gold Team in 2017. One of only six 5A teams to have a team GPA over 3.25.
#winnersonandoffthefield
A HUGE Thank You to Coach Achterkirch for his relentless work this summer. We’ll pull off sports this fall because of his work. Some lead from behind, a few get out front with a wrench, a Gator, or a box cutter. Sergeant, not a Lieutenant. I’d follow him through the Gates of Hell
There is no doubt that these times are stressful for all of us. However, I wanted to drop in a quick reminder of the Class of’43. Many boys left for WWII before their senior year was over. FB Coach too. Perspective.
#ThankyouforyourService
The ring has been selected and orders will be taken at the Banquet on Sunday. Order forms are on the table in my office if you would like to pick one up today.
Registration numbers are in and they are healthy. 386 kids playing Owatonna Football.
P&R Gr 3-6: 162
OMS Gr 7-8: 98
OHS Gr 9-12: 126
Some will write this off as simply the by-product of winning. I’d like to believe some of it is improved safety, positive relationships, and fun!
Socially distanced but EXCEPTIONALLY close...
Love the Class of 2020 and appreciate the leadership (and fun!) you brought to Owatonna High School!
#BeTheLightMN
ICYMI: WR
@noahbudach
and LB
@MensinkZach
have been selected to play in the Minnesota Football Showcase as members of the South All Star Team. US Bank Stadium, December 9 at 3 PM. Congrats boys. Well deserved!
You kidding me?
@CarsonDeKam
is THE MIAC Defensive Player of the Year! First in Gustavus history!! So proud of and happy for this guy. Congrats Cars! You continue to make all of us in Owatonna proud!
The MIAC announced its 2023 football awards & 11 Gustavus players received All-Conference honors. Jake Breitbach & Carson DeKam headlined the awards, as the two were named MIAC Offensive & Defensive Players of the Year
Release:
#GoGusties
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#d3fb
Down in Altoona, IA tonight with Coach Stelter and Coach Achterkirch helping to honor Coach Eggermont as a Finalist for NHSACA National Assistant Coach of the Year! Congrats Coach E!!!
Congrats to Carson DeKam! Honored by the Vikings today as a Community Captain. One of five who stood out for scholarship, service, and play on the field. Thanks to
@harrismith22
@XavierRhodes29_
and
@KirkCousins8
…
Proud to be able to tell you that EVERY player in our High School Program will be in a helmet rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The highest rating in the latest Virginia Tech Helmet Rankings! Vicis Zero1, Riddell SpeedFlex, Riddell Speed
#NoCornersCut
#LoveOurKids
Thankful for the chance to have a championship season with a GREAT bunch of guys. Thankful for their parents who trusted us to coach them. Thankful for a community who never fails to support them. Just thankful...
Happy Father’s Day to all our dads. Thanks for all you do for our kids! And take a moment to remember the dads who are no longer with us. Former player Colton Schock’s stepdad Scott Beron (65) and Derek Skala’s dad Ron (57) lost to COVID-19 this past year. Appreciate your pop 😔
Justin Gleason is your Applebee’s Player of the Game. 8 solo tackles, led the team in defensive points, and caught a 67 yard touchdown pass. Great game Gleas!!!
Devastated to hear that Jerry Fix has passed. Had the honor of umping with him many times, coached his son Tony in Baseball, and had his daughter Angie in Biology. Baseball in Owatonna owes him a huge debt of gratitude. Prayers to Monie and the kids. Jerry was a 1st Class guy😔
Abe Havelka selected one of 13 National Players of the week by Max Preps!!
High School Sports News Articles - MaxPreps - MaxPreps/USA Football POTW Winners-Week 13
Sad to report the passing of All-Time Owatonna Great Noel Jenke: High School FB All-American, All Big 10 LB at Minnesota, drafted professionally in FB, Hockey and BB, NFL for the Vikings, Packers, and Falcons.
#LEGEND
I always enjoy the funny Ruth Boubin. Today’s column, however, is one of the most profound things I have ever read. Might be a copyright violation, but I’ll take my chances and share. Worth your time. BTW, her kids are awesome and a credit to our school and community. So is Ruth.
Congrats to Zach Stransky and Cole Earles for their commitments to play FB at UW-River Falls and St. Scholastica, respectively! Also, congrats to Matt Seykora-SMSU and Brayden Truelson—SJU, who will play baseball next year! Great Signing Day! Proud of you guys!!!
Lost a GREAT ONE today. Phenomenal Math Teacher and Golf Coach and our Football Statistician for over 30 years. Most importantly, Banger was a great human being. Smart, kind and wise. One of my all time favorites. I will miss him dearly. Hit ‘em straight up there 😔
I will never stop shaking my head at parents who feel the need to park right at the door in a “no parking” zone to pick up their ATHLETES from practice. Little Johnny/Mary can’t stride 15 lengths to the parking lot...
#Athletes
...
#SMH
Your Applebee’s Player of the Week is Senior QB and Captain Jacob Ginskey. 250 yards and 4 TD passes. He was under fire a lot, but continued dropping dimes. Congrats Jacob!
The trophies in the case are not ours. For the most part, they were won by those who have since graduated. 2018is a new year. Go earn yours.
#HUSKIESPOWER